Richard Branson

A good leader leads from the front. Don't get stuck in the office. Get out, meet people and listen to their stories.

— Richard Branson

All successful people - not just entrepreneurs - have got things wrong over and over again before finding the right solution.

— Richard Branson

I love stirring the pot. I love giving big companies a run for their money - especially if they're offering expensive, poor-quality…

— Richard Branson

There's no better satisfaction than watching the people around you, who have worked day and night to get something right, realising the…

— Richard Branson

What matters is working with a few close friends, people you respect, knowing that if times did turn bad these people would…

— Richard Branson

You don't learn to walk by following rules. You learn by doing, and by falling over.

— Richard Branson

Being a good listener is absolutely critical to being a good leader; you have to listen to the people who are on…

— Richard Branson

I believe that drudgery and clock-watching are a terrible betrayal of that universal, inborn entrepreneurial spirit.

— Richard Branson

I suspect in most companies, the public relations person is down at No. 20 in the pecking order. But here, he is…

— Richard Branson

I read a fair amount [of science fiction], and you know it was certainly inspirational. I have to pinch myself to think…

— Richard Branson

Don't hesitate to seek external help or advice where need be. Sometimes, it takes an external, emotionally unattached individual to detect your…

— Richard Branson

The brand is only as good as your products, so.. if people have a good experience on Virgin Atlantic or if they…

— Richard Branson

I don't buy a lot of things. I like to create things. I've been lucky enough to be able to build my…

— Richard Branson

I am constantly pushing myself and my own expectations and have always found that I've always come out better for it. Fear…

— Richard Branson

On one of my last days at school, the headmaster said I would either end up in prison or become a millionaire.…

— Richard Branson

A successful business must have a sound knowledge of its market and work on how its product or service will be different,…

— Richard Branson

I make up my mind about whether I can trust someone within 60 seconds of meeting them

— Richard Branson

I never get the accountants in before I start up a business. It's done on gut feeling, especially if I can see…

— Richard Branson

It's worrying to think more than half the world's population lacks internet access and therefore lacks an equal opportunity to improve their…

— Richard Branson

It took me years to work out the difference between net and gross. In meetings I just used to say, 'Tell me…

— Richard Branson

If you create something that makes a difference in people's lives, you are likely to become a business success as well

— Richard Branson

Capitalism has proven to be the only system that works, but the problem with capitalism is that extreme wealth ends up in…

— Richard Branson

The funny thing is people won't let me pay for things. I'll be in a restaurant and the manager will say, 'Oh…

— Richard Branson

Tough times are inevitable in life and in business. But how you compose yourself during those times defines your spirit and will…

— Richard Branson

I think it's important we continue to find new ways for start-up businesses to get access to funding, mentorship and business advice.

— Richard Branson

I think that not relying too heavily on one bank and one bank manager is a good rule to learn.

— Richard Branson

Being an entrepreneur simply means being someone who wants to make a difference to other people's lives.

— Richard Branson

I think that you're going to get so much more out of life if you just say yes at every opportunity.

— Richard Branson

Universities are fantastic places to gain knowledge on a subject, develop a personal network, explore your character and learn new techniques to…

— Richard Branson

Smiling can be a competitive advantage. It makes everyone feel better and every situation brighter.

— Richard Branson

If you do something for fun and create the best possible product, then the profit will come.

— Richard Branson

We're going where no one has gone before. There's no model to follow, nothing to copy. That is what makes this so…

— Richard Branson

I think it's good for a woman to put on a bit of weight when she gets older - it looks better.…

— Richard Branson

If you are glass half empty type of person, maybe you just haven’t been holding the right glass

— Richard Branson

Drive, determination, passion and hard work are all free and more valuable than a pot of cash.

— Richard Branson

Create the kind of workplace and company culture that will attract great talent. If you hire brilliant people, they will make work…

— Richard Branson

Don't bother doing something unless you're radically different from the competition.

— Richard Branson

But the majority of things that one could get stressed about, they?re not worth getting stressed about.

— Richard Branson

Be creative. Innovate consistently on the little things that the big companies ignore. Little things often make big differences in business.

— Richard Branson

If you want to be a Millionaire, start with a billion dollars and launch a new airline.

— Richard Branson